Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 25, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA159
Location
Enosburg, VT
Event ID
20200427X62351
Coordinates
44.923053, -72.753890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LEWIS PETER D
Address
3249 IRELAND RD
City
STARKSBORO
State / Zip Code
VT 05487-7133
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a private uncharted grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA159